The psychology of a major service, or, its all in my head

[PomBstard]

Just had a major service on my 968 - belts, pulleys, quite a few seals, all fluids and filters type of thing. Driving it home I thought the engine felt tighter and more willing than before.

Presumed its all in my head and light-heartedly mentioned it to the mechanic who’d done the work - he agreed that the car did feel different afterwards. Don’t get the same thing when the more modern cars in the household are serviced, just the older stuff.

Anyone else get the same mental up-tick when driving their car after a major service? Or is just me in need of a lie down…???

[Rob 131 Sport]

Your correct. Back in the 90’s my cars always felt so much better after a major service.

I serviced my wife’s Fiat Punto back in the day, my sons Punto and other sons Mazda 3 a few years back and they felt so much better.

[Turbobanana]

I'll let you know tomorrow. My Fulvia's been away for a few weeks having a major service, brake work, carb fettling and fitment of electronic ignition. And an MoT.

Can't wait to get it back...

[lukeharding]

Definitely not all in your head. Mind you my dad always said a car drove better when it was clean, and I don't completely disagree...